13 sport & outdoor events this week

Nissan Triathlon Festival and more in Dubai

By
Time Out Dubai staff
14 April 2015

Wednesday 15

Hamdan Bin Mohammed 5th International Football Championship under 18sWatch teams of promising young footballers play against international squads in the tournament, established by the Dubai Sports Council.Free to spectate. 4pm. Until April 19. Dubai Police Officers Club, Bur Dubai www.dubaisportscouncil.ae (050 379 2334).

Watch the Dream Jump eventSkyDive Dubai athletes will join Dream Jumpers as they take the plunge from the 99th floor of the Princess Tower in Dubai Marina. This is the biggest event of its kind. The skydivers will be safely hooked up to a system of ropes that will allow them to experience a free-fall from any building. It is described as being like bungee jumping without the recoil.Free to spectate. Call for times. Until April 19. Princess Tower, Dubai Marina, www.skydivedubai.ae/skydive (04 377 8888).

WSWCF Street Workout World Cup 2015 stage in Dubai presented by AgainstGraviTiSee some of the world’s top street workout athletes, demonstrate their fitness skills at this event. The public can get involved in fitness workshops for youths and adults from Wednesday April 18 to Friday 17, while the World Cup competition itself takes place on Saturday April 18.Register online for a workshop session voucher. Free. Wed-Fri 4pm-6pm (under 16s workshops), 7pm-9pm (adult workshops); Sat 4pm (World Cup competition). Until April 18. South Ridge Park, Downtown Dubai, www.againstgraviti.com (055 600 7687).

Thursday 16

GAQ Attack at Fitness FirstGet fit at this fun group exercise class. This workout promises to tone and shape the glutes, abdominal and thigh areas using a variety of standing and floor exercises.Dhs100 (non-member day guest pass), free for members. Thu 9.30am-10.30am. Ongoing. Dubai Media City, www.fitnessfirstme.com (04 424 3999).

Nissan Triathlon FestivalThis rescheduled triathlon event includes Olympic and sprint distances and can be raced as an aquathon. Sign up online to take part.From Dhs350. 6am. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, www.premieronline.com (052 712 8950).

TribeFit’s Rush-A-Way Urban Scavenger HuntTeams of two will race around Dubai, challenging their mental and physical fitness – as well as their navigation skills in this ‘scavenger hunt’. The winning team will get Dhs12,000 worth of prizes. At least one team member must have a valid UAE driver’s license and their own car.Dhs250. 11am. Jebel Ali Recreation Club, Jebel Ali, www.tribefit.com (800 87423).

Saturday 18

Ashurst Sprint AquathonThe third race of the season, this swim and run event is open for ages 11 upwards. The 750m swim will be followed by a 5km run around the Jebel Ali resort.Dhs150. 7am. Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, Jebel Ali, www.race-me-events.com (052 712 8950).

Residents’ rates at Faldo courseUAE residents can now tee off after 8pm for nine holes of golf on the floodlit Faldo course at Emirates Golf Club for a discounted rate of Dhs260. Email reservations@dubaigolf.com to book. Proof of UAE residency may be required.Dhs260. Daily 8pm-midnight. Until May 31. Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills, www.dubaigolf.com (04 417 9800).

Sunday 19

Aquaventure birthday packageMake a splash for your birthday at Atlantis The Palm’s Aquaventure waterpark. This offer provides all guests with free entry to the park on their birthday.Register online to take advantage of the offer. Until February 29, 2016. Aquaventure, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, www.aquaventurebirthday.com (04 426 1000).